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Review Ecuador: Crucita – Hostal Crucita (accommodation)

Thursday, November 1st, 2007

Name: Hostal Crucita

Location: Crucita, Ecuador

Address: Big white building south end of the beach/Malecon.

e-mail: flyraul2005@hotmail.com

website: None

Review: Hostal Crucita is a lovely place to stay on the south end of the beach (past the end of the paved road) in the little fishing/resort village of Crucita.  Many of the rooms have a balcony view of the water and there is also a terrace on the 2nd floor with beach chairs for lounging.  The hostal has spacious and clean rooms (cold water only) as well as a pool and a restaurant.  A friend and I recently paid $8 per person, per night for a spacious triple-bedded room (though there were only two of us). 

Raul, the owner, is an expert paraglider/hanglider and he takes people for tandem rides as well as gives lessons on flying solo.  Raul is extremely helpful and friendly and speaks very good English (though only if he can´t stand hearing any more terrible Spanish).  The cost of a 15 minute flight is $20 though a little extra tip for Raul is appreciated as he drives you to the top of the cliff in his car.  The best times to paraglide are between about 11 am and 1 pm so be sure to arrive around then for the best flights.

Also, be sure to check out Raul´s brother´s restaurant Marumbo about halfway down the beach.  Both David and Raul have lived in the U.S. so speak good English and are knowledgeable people to ask about Crucita and surrounding areas.

Would I recommend this hostal: Yes, definitely.

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Review Ecuador: Quito – Chicago Hostel (accommodation)

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

Name: Chicago Hostel

Location: Quito, Ecuador

Address:
San Blas,
Los Rios St. # 1730 y Briceno St.
Quito, Ecuador

E-mail: chicagohostel_ecuador@hotmail.com

Website: http://www.chicagohostelquitoecuador.htmlplanet.com(information only)
Book via www.hostelbookers.com

Review: This hostel is located between the Old and New Cities in Quito though it is closer to the Old City and near the Plaza San Blas. I had a single room with my own bathroom for $9 per night. The room was clean and bright with a bed, chair, reading lamp, TV and occasional hot water. Rooms were cleaned every day and sheets changed every other day. There is also a safe available at the reception desk for your valuables. The price included a good breakfast on their rooftop terrace though it didn´t vary at all and became monotonous after a couple of days: bread, scrambled egg, fresh fruit and tea-coffee. The reception area is cozy (read: smallish) but includes a bar so you can relax with a beer or cocktail and not have to worry about being out after dark. The staff was helpful though not especially friendly and the Internet computer at $1 per hour was convenient. The hostel staff can arrange tours and I saw an Englishman had arranged some Spanish courses through the hostel. There are also three small grocery/convenience store shops near by for water, snacks, etc. It´s walkeable to the Old City during the day but keep an eye on your valuables as I was pickpocketed the first day while walking down Guayquil Street between the hostel and the Old City.

Would I stay here again: Yes

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